Here I am, a NON POET, reading your poems as strictly a reader. I hope you get something out of my review. Please email me and explain anything you think I get wrong. I am trying to learn

I am reviewing this for the "I Write in .." contest and am glad you were up for review. I did enjoy this poem very much. I enjoyed the word choice and the feelings behind the poem. I also like your 'cover', did you make it yourself?
Here are questions I ask for poetry to help me learn:


Is the poem interesting?Yes, it describes the poets unease with having conflicting feelings about someone.
Does the poem sound melodic? It is a rhyming poem, and the words work well, even the near rhymes.
Does the poem say something? Does it have depth? Yes, it has simple lines, but they are interesting to read.
Is the poem too abstract? Can you understand the message? Not an abstract poem, and I could understand the message.
Does the poem have power or beauty or both? This poem is an interesting one. I read it twice to get the full effect.
Does the poem contain common clichés?no
Do the words in the poem seemed forced to conform to the form or line syllable count? no, I don't think so.
Is the poem's punctuation used effectively? yes
Are there any interesting words in the poem? alacrity, whelped.

the last line is great.
PS: stay away from co worker romances!

PPS: you stayed within the parameters of the poems form as you (thankfully) described at the end.

Tessa

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